September 2018

Thank you all for making our 2018 GABA Rising Stars event so special! Congratulations once again to Toposens for winning not only the Rising Star Award but also the Audience Award and to Xapix for winning the Newcomer Award. Here are some pictures of the event to enjoy.

European Pitch NightThursday, September 20, 2018 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
DocuSign 221 Main Street, Floor 15, San Francisco
Five out of Europe´s most interesting Startups will take the stage and perform a five-minute pitch followed by three minute Q&A and feedback from the audience. Take this chance to join the European Chambers and Business Associations on our collaborative event European Pitch Night.

Captivate: The New Age of DevicesTuesday, September 25, 2018 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
HanaHaus, 456 University Ave, Palo Alto
German Accelerator Silicon Valley cordially invites you to the 17th edition of its pitching and networking event. Captivate features best-in-class tech startups that completed German Accelerator's three-month acceleration and immersion program in Silicon Valley and San Francisco.

SoCal Stammtisch LA at 31Ten LoungeThursday, September 6, 2018 06:30 PM - 9:30 PM
31Ten Lounge, 3110 Main Street, Santa Monica
Please join us for happy hour (offered from 6.00-8.00pm) at the 31Ten Lounge, the best kept secret place in Santa Monica! Our Stammtisch Business Mixer will meet at the main patio with a fire pit.

Financial Wisdom for WomenTuesday, September 11, 2018 06:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Barrister Executive Suites, 11620 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles
This workshop will provide an overview and allow you to ask questions you've always wanted to ask. We will provide an easy-to-understand tool to calculate whether you are saving enough for retirement, a brief overview of account options such IRA, SEP, Roth IRA and 401(k), and strategies for managing medical costs, as well as questions to ask your financial advisor.

SoCal Stammtisch OC at WineLabThursday, September 13, 2018 06:30 PM - 9:00 PM
WineLab, 2937 Bristol St., Costa Mesa
Join our GABA OC Business Mixer for a unique wine-tasting experience! The WineLab, located inside The Camp near South Coast Plaza, offers a selection of over 70 wines by the glass.

SoCal Stammtisch San Diego at Upper East BarWednesday, September 19, 2018 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Upper East Bar at Hotel Solamar, 435 6th Ave at J Street, San Diego
Meet us on the spectacular Upper East Bar Terrace along a buzzing social scene and indulge in fresh fruit cocktails and savory seasonal bites. Expand your business contacts and make new friends. We hope to see you there! In case the evening cools off, please dress warmly.

ICO? Where To Go?Friday, September 7, 2018 8:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Squire Patton Boggs, 275 Battery Street, San Francisco
Join us for a panel discussion with local practitioners that will analyze the marketplace for initial coin offerings (ICOs) examining the strategic pros and cons of international and domestic jurisdictions for ICOs from regulatory, expedience and functional viewpoints. Register here.

Carbon Smart Building Day
Carbon Smart Building Day is a daylong workshop on September 11, affiliated with the Global Climate Action Summit, which will take place in San Francisco, September 12-14. The Global Climate Action Summit will bring leaders and people together from around the world to "Take Ambition to the Next Level". It will be a moment to celebrate the extraordinary achievements of states, regions, cities, companies, investors and citizens with respect to climate action. Register here.

Bluetooth World
As the official exhibition of the Bluetooth SIG, Bluetooth World 2018 is a MUST-ATTEND event for anyone involved in developing, selling, inventing, buying and using products and solutions for the IoT. It take place in September 18 and 19, 2018 at the Santa Clara Convention Center. Registration and more info here.

8th Annual International Summer Golf ScrambleFriday, September 21, 2018 11:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Presidio Golf Course, 300 Finley Road, San Francisco
Join the Australian American Chamber of Commerce and the British American Business Council, for the International Summer Golf Scramble. The tournament offers a unique opportunity for our international communities to come together and enjoy a great day out on the course, networking and entertaining clients and co-workers. It offers both individual player green fees, foursomes and some great sponsorship opportunities which include foursomes and tickets, as well as lunch and dinner. GABA members can join the tournament at the AACC/BABC member rate! Register here.

Falling Walls Lab at SLACTuesday, September 25, 2018 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, 2575 Sand Hill Road, Kavli Auditorium, Building 051, Menlo Park
The Falling Walls Lab Stanford is hosted by the SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory in cooperation with Stanford University and is supported by X, the moonshot factory. We are looking for great ideas from all fields. Share your idea, win a trip to Berlin, Germany! Apply here if you are a Bachelor or Master student, PhD candidate, post-doc, young professional or entrepreneur. Deadline: September 9, 2018. After the event, please join us for a Public Lecture on Cryo Electron Microscopy. For more info here.

Interest Groups

GABA's Young Professional Networking Mixer was hosted on July 12th at WilmerHale in Palo Alto, together with the FACC, BABC and other European organizations to provide provide young workers a chance to meet and talk about their careers, give tips on starting out in the Bay Area and help answer each other's questions. Pictures of the event here.

Member News

LeverX GroupEmerline operates as part of LeverX Group, and provides full software engineering services for startups and established companies worldwide. Here is an article exploring the technology partnership between Emerline and Espresa, an employee programs automation solution that addresses the challenges of employee engagement, talent retention, and HR process optimization.

Keeeb Inc. - Search is Dead
Finding information without having to search for it: Keeeb launches the new discovery module "Suggestions" and declares the manual search process to be superfluous. At the touch of a button, "Suggestions" analyzes the current information source and, on this basis, recommends further relevant information to the user. More info here.

Celebrate Oktoberfest at Schug! Sunday, October 14th from 12 - 2 pm, Schug will be ringing in the harvest with this German-inspired celebration. We'll have Thomas Seiter of Polkageist West on accordion, fresh Federweisser on draft, delicious wines and Chef Kristine will be cookin'up Zwiebelkuchen and more! $35/person, complimentary for Wine Club Members & their guests. More info here.

Fly with Lufthansa nonstop from San Diego to Frankfurt and beyond in style! Economy and Premium Economy passengers can order "A la Carte Dining" meals in advance online for a fee. These options complement existing food and drink offering. More information at Lufthansa.com. Nonstop service from San Diego to Frankfurt and beyond, operating five times weekly.

At their "Silicon Valley Innovation Hub" in Menlo park, a local team from Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany is exploring the field of bio-sensing for new business opportunities. By identifying valuable technological developments and building meaningful relationships, this team strengthens the innovation field's portfolio. Projects revolve around three essential components: 1) sensors to monitor analyze indicators of disease, health, or performance, 2) digital data analytic platforms that encompass machine learning, data mining, pattern recognition, diagnostic and prognostic insights, and 3) data driven decisions for early detection, targeted therapies, and lifestyle optimizations. Currently, several concepts are under review including wearable sweat sensors for detecting several types of bio-markers and correlating them to various health conditions. To learn more, don't hesitate to connect with their local Innovation Hub team at any of our upcoming events.

Zenkit Available in English, German and More!
Workplaces are becoming increasingly diverse, and with teams working remotely around the world, it's important for all members to be able to communicate clearly and feel at home with their tools. At Zenkit, our goal is to help teams work together. Thats why we've released our online project management tool in 8 new languages. Read more on our blog, or join the Zenkit newsletter for regular updates.

Culture Selection

Goethe Institute - Friday Films "Time of the Cannibals"Friday, September 21, 2018, 6:00pm
Auditorium, 530 Bush Street, San Francisco
Director: Johannes Naber, colour, 93 Min., 2014, Öllers and Niederländer are business consultants. For years they have been traveling around the globe as highly paid front-line capitalist pigs, always keeping their distance to reality. But suddenly they are confronted with a new colleague who has come to replace their old buddy. Time of the Cannibals is a cool as well as a grotesque narrative about the fall from the temples of hubris down into the distress of Hades....more info here.